"The Uruguayan international had taken time off since late November, having been dealing with mental health issues since the UCL defeat to Chelsea, where he was sent off in the first half. There was no set deadline for his comeback, but Araujo, after switching off for a few weeks, resumed working normally with the group in the week leading up to the Catalan derby against RCD Espanyol."
"However, as per the report, the Uruguayan international still does not feel prepared to make his comeback on the field for the Blaugrana as he continues to work on his mental well-being. As such, his involvement in today's derby against RCD Espanyol had already been ruled out, while his presence for the trip to Saudi Arabia, for the Spanish Super Cup, remains uncertain. A decision will be made based on how Araujo is feeling in the coming days."
Ronald Araujo resumed training with the Barcelona first team this Monday after a month away addressing mental health issues that arose following his UCL red card against Chelsea. He completed five training sessions in the week before the Catalan derby but informed coach Hansi Flick that he does not yet feel ready to return to match action. Barcelona ruled him out of the derby against RCD Espanyol and left his availability for the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia uncertain pending his recovery. The club is fully supportive and will not rush his return, while also pursuing defensive reinforcements due to Andreas Christensen's long-term injury.
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